Anito ,
dont think were taking the mick old chap:D

its just that we´ve had the 999 a while now and both had a host of problems eg-
where do i start-
18 months old and-
two new batteries
7 new ti end cans
one new rear sub frame
two new tacho assy
three new spark plug-coils
three sets of spark plugs on,e plug was missing the electrode
and 5 different wiring problems concluding with a short curcuit behind the battery box blowing the 20amp fuse
one main coolant hose , one small coolant pipe
one new front brake pump
the screw thread "missing" on the rear brake lever pivot
one split drive chain and a new generator housing a new rear sprocket and carrier and bearings
one U\S ducati quickshifter
one snapped magniesium mirror stay
(from an earlyer post)
nobody wants to have a bike with problems, but when it all works its a very good bike , think of it as just teething problems
but i do care about it

Jesus,

This is no way on this earth I would have kept the bike. It would have been replaced for another. I obvioulsy don't know when these things happened but if it were me I would have demanded a new bike. Under UK law if the goods are up to the job they shoud be replaced or refunded. But if we don't push the dealers and the manufacturer get away with it.

I do agree that these bikes, when working are fanctastic, they just have to work a higher % of the time.

What do you want us to do.....get the oil drums out and form a picket line outside our dealers

the warrantys there use it, im not being blase about your problem but im afraid its the tip of a very large ice berge

I take it this is your first Ducati ;)

I can bang my own drum, thanks anyway. BTW it's not my first Ducati.

I can understand when what you get does'nt quite come up to expectation but just because it cost's more it isn't always better, look at a Ferrari finish etc..

It is a minor glitch just get on and enjoy it and you can move on to the next thing to worry about like the scratch in your new washing machine or the blemish in that new carpet :yawn:

must admit its not my first duc but it def the worst so far


its what they call "Character" isnt it????????